Hooked on Art Podcast · Veronica Winters

From Perseus to Trojan War: 7 strange myths of Mycenae that changed ancient Greece

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Schliemann discovered the gold funeral mask of Agamemnon in 1876 at Mycenae's royal cemetery.

Artist Veronika Winters explores seven fascinating myths and archaeological discoveries about ancient Mycenae, from its founding by Perseus to the mysteries of the Lion Gate and the controversial Mask of Agamemnon. The episode delves into Mycenaean writing systems, architecture, and cultural practices that shaped ancient Greece.

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